Jan 13 2010
Banana Walnut Bread… from Starbucks?
Yes, as random as it sounds, I made Banana Walnut Bread from a recipe card that was provided at a local Starbucks that I went to a few months ago. I thought it was interesting that they were sharing their recipes to their customers. Here’s what they wrote on the recipe card:
Hi,
We’re making a change by using simpler recipes and taking out artificial ingredients. So your food not only tastes better, it is better. It’s a start, and we think it’s a good one.
We hope you’ll try this recipe at home. It’s just one of the delicious new treats you can enjoy when you visit us.
Your Friends at Starbucks
So, I gave in and made the recipe…. because afterall, I am a fan of Banana Walnut Bread. What I’m not a fan of is coffee, so it’s rather ironic that I was even inside this Starbucks. But thanks for this awesome recipe, Starbucks! I’m definitely going to make this again.
Like the name, banana and walnuts must be incorporated into the recipe, or else it won't be Banana Walnut, right? You will need 3 ripe medium bananas and a little more than 1/2 cup of walnuts.
Somehow, somewhere, we had some whole walnuts in its shell in our cupboard. We didn't have 1/2 cup, so we cracked all the ones we had to add to the batter. I still have no idea how we got these walnuts!
In a bowl, add 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt. In another bowl, mix together 1 egg, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil.
Next, add the flour mixture to the egg batter and mix together. Then, add 2 tbsp buttermilk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and the 3 mashed bananas and mix until well combined. Finally, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
Grease a 9x5x3 loaf pan and dust with flour. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped walnuts. Bake for 60 minutes at 325-degrees, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
This is how the loaf of bread should look when it's done. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
I was pleasantly surprised that this recipe was moist and not overly sweet. Even after a few days, the Banana Walnut bread is still soft and tasty. What I liked about this baking experience is that I didn't have to whip out the huge Kitchen Aid mixer! Everything can be done by hand, so it's less mess and very simple. Definitely worth making when you have a few ripe bananas on hand that you want to get rid of!
To view or print-out this recipe, click here: Banana Walnut Bread from Starbucks
I love banana bread, and this looks perfect, moist and with some crunch from the nuts.
Wow! Pretty impresive, i will try it over the weekend…Just looking at the picture makes me hungry
Wow… I like it.
Beautiful! I would think using a recipe from a well-known business is a surefire way to get a great recipe. They wouldn’t put out a product that they couldn’t stand 100% behind. This bread looks heavenly. Haven’t had banana bread with yummy walnuts in ages — a reminder that it’s definitely been too long!!
I’m impressed that you had buttermilk. Walnuts wait around, buttermilk gets funky.
Thanks for featuring a great standard.
I love cooking with buttermilk. Not a fan of drinking it though
I love bananas and walnuts, so I know this will go over well in my house!
Here’s a tip I forgot to mention on the post: if you don’t have buttermilk, you can very well use half-and-half. It doesn’t seem to drastically make a difference to the banana walnut bread. We used half-and-half since we didn’t have buttermilk, and it was still yummy.
Looks great, great sunday treat!!
I haven’t been to Starbucks in a long time, so I missed the recipe card handout. This looks like a real winner — great job! When I was pregnant with my older son, I was addicted to their toffee bars. No wonder I gained 50 pounds during the pregnancy. He’s nine, and I haven’t had one since. If you see a recipe card for their bars, though, grab me one. I’d love to try making some for old time’s sake. Cheers! Robin
I use milk with vinegar in it to sub for buttermilk.
I have never tried this bread in Starbucks, but now I have the recipe for it! Your pictures are stunning, and I’d love to try this!
Vegetable Matter – if I see the toffee bar recipe at Starbucks, I will definitely grab it for you.
Sophia – thanks for the tip on the substitution for buttermilk! That’s always good to know because it sucks to buy a whole carton of buttermilk for a measly 2 tbsp in the recipe!
Stunning photography…very well done!
Hi Foodie Addicts, this is very much like my banana cupcakes……it looks delicious! I am happy to visit you.
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Just the way I like it! Add lots of walnuts!
Looks fab!
Are they giving away their pumpkin bread recipe? I’m a fan of the banana bread, but I am addicted to the pumpkin bread!!
what a healthy loaf of bread. love the banana and walnuts!
Awesome, many thanks!!! =)
Looks moist and beautiful, not to mention that it is simple to make. This recipe has to go into my archive though I only bake occasionlly.
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Yum. You just need to make some coffee, play some muzak and have annoying strangers sitting nearby in your living room and you need never go to Starbucks again!
Wow this looks delicious and you should let Starbucks know you’re now tempting people to try this!
Sounds like a terrific banana bread! I may have some extra bananas this weekend and would love to make it!
I really like the banana walnut bread in the pastry section at Starbucks. Did yours come out tasting the same as the one at Starbucks?
i’ve been keeping my eye out for a cake recipe i want to try this year and i think i’ve found it. sounds easy enough for me and i love bananas. i’ll me keep a note of this one. thanks so much for the inspiration
This looks like the best B-nut bread I’ve ever seen. If it tastes half as good as it looks, it will be the best I’ve ever tasted, too!
Oh YES! I love their banana bread! I can’t wait to make it! Thanks for sharing!
It looks very easy from the photo instructions.
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